Spinach with Lentils

This is a low fat, not too bad on the calories recipe. Really satisfying, especially on cold days. It can be a meal in itself
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Serves:
- Units:
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ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils, washed and picked over
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 carrot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, mashed
- 1 lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
directions
- Put lentils& bay leaf into a sauce pan and cover with water until the water is 1" above the lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer until tender 40-50 minutes.
- You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
- Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
- In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
- Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
- Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
- Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
- Mix in lemon juice.
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After reading many of the previous comments I made just a few changes: 2 carrots, 2 cloves of garlic, about 1/3 cup chopped onion and I used vegetable broth for the lentils and added red pepper flakes to the spices. This was a very easy dish to prepare and I absolutely loved it!!! This was really an enjoyable meal with toasty french bread sprinkled with Parmesan cheese & basil.Reply
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What a nice little gem!! I was looking for a different way to do up some spinach, this filled the bill. I used orange lentils. Very good and a nice change, I will be making it again and will add an onion and maybe some salsa next time. Thanks for a goodie to go with our chicken! Didn't need anything else! forgot to say I just made half a recipe; it worked out fine.Reply
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